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Nucor Issues Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance, Repurchases Shares
6.1
Nucor Corporation on March 19 issued Q1 2026 guidance forecasting earnings of $2.70 to $2.80 per diluted share, versus Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.73. Seaport Research reiterated a Buy with a $185 price target on March 20 after the pre-announcement, and Nucor repurchased about 0.7 million shares at an average $175.19, returning roughly $250 million year-to-date.
Key Points
- 1Guides Q1 EPS at $2.70–$2.80, up from Q4 adjusted $1.73 per diluted share
- 2Forecasts sequential profitability improvement across Steel Mills, Steel Products, and Raw Materials segments
- 3Indicates potential margin recovery and justifies $185 price target and continued shareholder returns
Scoring Rationale
Company guidance and confirmed buybacks drive investor relevance; limited by single-company focus and lack of AI/ML significance.
Sources
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